Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
supranivalis
ID:
656885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Fl. Caucasi : 116 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656217



Common Names

  • Draba supranivalis
  • Supranivalis Whitlow-grass
  • Supranivalis' Whitlow-grass


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Description

Draba supranivalis (also called Supranivalis Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing, perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the Rocky Mountains in North America and is found in dry, rocky areas at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Draba supranivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Draba supranivalis is small, white and star-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba supranivalis is a low-growing perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from young shoots and rooted in a sandy soil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Draba supranivalis

Draba supranivalis can be found in the mountains of western China.

Draba supranivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba supranivalis?

Draba supranivalis

Where does Draba supranivalis grow?

Draba supranivalis is found in Europe and Asia.

What type of soil does Draba supranivalis prefer?

Draba supranivalis prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Species in the Draba genus

Draba barguzinensis, Draba yuei, Draba abajoensis, Draba bifurcata, Draba malpighiacea, Draba serpentina, Draba simmonsii, Draba abiskoensis, Draba abiskojokkensis, Draba acaulis, Draba affghanica, Draba aizoides, Draba alajica, Draba alberti, Draba albertina, Draba algida, Draba alpina, Draba altaica, Draba alticola, Draba alyssoides, Draba alyssoides, Draba amandae, Draba ambigua, Draba amoena, Draba amplexicaulis, Draba aprica, Draba arabisans, Draba araratica, Draba arauquensis, Draba arbuscula, Draba arctica, Draba arctogena, Draba aretioides, Draba argentifolia, Draba argyrea, Draba arida, Draba arseniewi, Draba aspera, Draba asplundii, Draba asprella, Draba asterophora, Draba aubrietioides, Draba aurea, Draba aureola, Draba bagmatiensis, Draba baicalensis, Draba bajtenovii, Draba barclayana, Draba bartholomewii, Draba beamanii,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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